To remain competitive and meet the demands of consumers, many food retailers are joining forces with 3PLs to make their supply chain as efficient as possible. One way to do this is by incorporating cutting-edge technology into the supply chain. Read how 3PLs help food retail companies stay competitive. Factors Changing the Landscape: Amazon, Meal…
Debates are occurring among companies in the logistics sector, whether there is a shortage of drivers for hauling shipments around the country. There is a shortage according to ATA and other logistic associations around the country. Companies such as carriers, brokers, and 3PLs are also debating if the perceived shortage is good for their businesses….
The Food Supply Chain has always been very complicated but not extremely efficient. The lack excellent communication within the different levels of logistics and market fragmentation are critical drivers of food loss. Thanks to the Internet of Things and other digital innovations, companies are unlocking flows of information and enabling new connections, making food chains…
The rise in e-commerce transactions has drastically changed how supply chain managers have helped companies organize and dispatch their products. More specifically, e-commerce has placed unique burdens on transportation as the number of home deliveries and returns has skyrocketed over recent years. 3PL Fulfillment: Transportation These strains on transportation require more efficient and reliable route…
Nowadays, consumers concerned with food safety have a growing interest in not only knowing where their food originated but also the process by which it arrived at the store and ultimately in their homes or businesses. Harnessing that process can be complicated, as each producer, manufacturer, packager, and retailer operates using a different set of…
There is no denying that technology is growing and improving at an exponential rate. Every day, we are introduced to new ideas and new mechanisms that make our day to day activities faster, smarter and more efficient. At times, it can be hard to imagine how digitized our homes, businesses and communities will be in…
Abstract: Dan Latta Jr. talks about logistics and trucking and how the industry has changed over the years. East Coast Transport, LLC has grown to a multi-million dollar company from nothing. In 1977, East Coast was founded on the key principles of honesty, integrity, partnership, and hard work. These foundational principles proved to be their…
The H.R. 1568: Transportation and Logistics Hiring Reform Act of 2017 provides a better overall level of safety and accountability for all parties involving in the logistics chain. With a minimum of 35 days before a shipment can be processed and sent out the hired motor carrier must verify that they: Registered with and authorized…
Pricing is only one factor influencing how shippers award logistics service contracts. Most shippers favor service over price. A partnership with a 3PL can provide tremendous value to a shipper’s supply chain, but finding the right partner can be a process. Below are several tips when looking for the right partnership: Increase volume by consolidating…
The digital disruption is infiltrating all industries, and understanding the past of the logistic industry helps us navigate the uncertainty of our future in the digital age. During the Industrial Revolution, there was a tremendous impact by technology on logistics, opening doors to the wide variety of modes, destinations, speeds, and efficiencies we still utilize…